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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
BOOM FOR BISMARCK.
The Prospect for a New Road
Sends Real Estate Kiting.

Special to the Globe.
BISMARCK, May 20.-E. P. Wells, gen.
eral manager of the Aberdeen, Bismarck
& Northwestern Railroad company, has
been in the city for three days for the
purpose of completing and signing the :
contract for the building of the road to
this city during the summer. 1t has
been tacitly understood for several daySs
that the terms of the contract were
agreed upon, with the exception of a
few minor details. 1t was put in legal
form to-day by City Attorney Alexander
Hughes, and signed by all the neces-
sary parties. The contract provides
that grading shall be commenced at Bis
marck on or before the 10th day of June,
and shall be completed on or before the
LIST day of November. Ex-Gov. Pierce
is made trustee to hold the money
and lands donated by the city and citi-
ZenS until the railroad has complied
with all the terms Of the contract. The
effect of the announcement that the con-
tract was closed has been remarkable.
Over 100000 worth of properly has
changed hands during the last twelve
hours. Money is coming in from the
East in great abundance and it will be
difficult to prevent general boom.
Father Eidelbrock, Catholic abbott
representing the Benediction society, to-
day purchased a block of land in a beau
tiful location for the purpose of erecting
Catholic college. The building will
be commenced at once and pushed to
rapid completion. The society is i'm
mensely wealthy and will spare no
means to make the institution one of the
finest and most elaborate in the country.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
their gay outfit in, and foot it home with
the trunks strapped to their backs.

The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader is try
ing very hard to excel the jamestown
Capital in the great act of assisting the
Republicans to disrupt the Democratic
party of the territory. The editors on
both papers are able men, strong writ
ers, and capable of doing more harm
than whole corps of Republican edit
ors. The insinuation that they are be-
ing paid for their work, as assistant Re
publicans, is scarcely to be credited.
But, if they were paid in double-leaded
checks, they could not labor more
zealously for the benefit of the Repubr
lican party.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
CITY OF MILBANK, DAKOTA
County Seat of Grant County, Situated
on the milestone Creek, in the
Heart of the
Famous MILESTONE Valley, and Ten
Miles From the Magnificent
Big Stone Lake.

In 1878, when Grant county was or
ganized, there were hardly enough
white settlers to fill the various county
offices, and it was necessary to fall back
upon the Indians to complete the list.
AT the present time it has population
of 10000 thrifty and enterprising people
principally American, with fair rep
resentation of Germans and Scandina-
VANS.
In the summer of 1880, when the Hast
ings & Dakota division of the Chicago,
Milwaukee IL st. Paul railway was eX-
tended west from the foot of Big Stone
lake, solitary sod shanty and small
wheat field marked the site of what is
now the prosperous city of Milbank with
a population of about 1900.
Milbank is the division headquarters
of the railroad, with the Office of assist
ant superintendent, and is also the
division headquarters of the rail-
way postal clerks. The improvements
put in by the railroad company already
amount to over 100000, and other eX-
tenSive and important improvements
are contemplated this season in the way
of additional roundhouse stalls and re-
pair shops.
Milbank car truthfully boast of hay
ing the best system of water works and
fire protection in the Northwest, out
side Of st. Paul and Minneapolis. An
immense reservoir, overflowing 120 acres
and containing 115,000,000 gallons of
water, fed by the Milestone creek, is
the source of the water supply, while
two of the heaviest double acting steam
pumps force the water through under
ground mains to the rOundhOuse and
through the streets. The Milbank fire
department is one of the most effective
in the territory. and during the present
spring has promptly eXtinguished three
fires, with but small loss, which threat
ened to result in general confiagra-
ton. Very nearly all classes of bust
ness are represented in Milbank.
There are 10 general stores, in
Guiding dry goods, 2 millinery
stores, hardware stores, 2 drug
stores, l large shoe store, 2
furniture stores, banks, l pho
| tOgraph gallery, 4 saloons, l jewelry
store, news depot, 2 stationery and
cigar stores, 2 barber shops, 2 harness
shops, hotels and several private
boarding houses, restaurants and din
ing-rooms, lumber yards, 5 elevators,
3 blacksmith shops, 2 farm machinery
and wagon establishments, l laundry
l carbonating and bottling establish
ment, large steam Touring mill and !
windmill for grinding feed, etc, ma
chine shop in addition to the roalroa(
shop, dentist, 8 physicians, lawyers
l wagon repair shop, 4 tailor shops,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

THE statement has been sent Outfrom
Bismarck, attributed to an ex-governor
and generally reproduced by the press,
that the law passed by the legislature
to allow Aberdeen to secure the county
seat of Brown, would unsettle the polit-
zeal capitals of Cass, Richland, Penn
bina, Ransom, La Moure, StutSman and
several other counties, throwing them
into fight over the question. The
statement seems to be based simply
upon the fact that these counties were
located without majority vote, with
out noting the further specifications of
the act that the counties entitled to a
new vote must have 1900 population
and not less than 4e congressional town
ships. 1t is found on investigation that
CaSS is the only county except Brown
that is covered by the law. Several
others had the requisite population but
not the number of townships. An cleo
ton has been set in Brown for July II
to vote on the removal from Columbia
to Aberdeen, but an attempt is making
to set it aside on legal bubbles. In
CaSS there is no movement to secure a
vote this year and probably will not be,
although Casselton, in the center, has a
longing but quiet eye out, and at some
time may give Fargo tussle for it..
The latter at present has the advan-
tage of railroads and the big vote. The
case, however, shows that nice figuring
is required to pass general law that
will apply to but one county.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

IF the fact that settlers have gone on
to the Crow creek and Winnebago lands
and put the ground into cultivation gives
them claim to them, then large por-
ton of the best school lands should be
retained by the trespassers upon
them. There is great deal of partisan
and vituperative rhetoric INDUCED in on
this subject, more to disparage the adj
ministration than out of sympathy for
the handful of sufferers. 1t is conceded
that it was blunder-perhaps good
natured one in the interest of specula-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

and it is believed the developments will
prove highly sensational. A few months
ago insurance policies for $4,000 were
secured on one PETERSON, alleged to re-
side at ElhwoOd, in Cavalier county.
His wife soon became grief-stucken
widow, but found little relief in the
policies on his life. Proofs of his
death were sent in, and the company
displayed prudent acuteness in the
claim which the widow was not pre-
pared to contest, that by some techni-
cality she was entitled to but $1,000 of
the $4,000. A draft was sent her for this
amount. She endorsed it and sent one
ToRGEsoN to Minneapolis for the money,
which he returned with. In some way
suspicious arose and one ARCHIE SHELF
interviewed the president of the COM
pany at Minneapolis, and he returned
with him. A quiet elimination took
place and the coffin was reported to con-
tain only stOnes-nO body. The clue
was followed and numerous arrests
made. ToRGEsoN was on the preliminary
examination released, and at once de-
parted for Canada, but was captured
and held ON some other charge. The
parties have been taken to Walsh
county, and when court meets the full
facts will probably be developed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

THERE is no part of the year more en-
joyable for visitors in Dakota than the
present, providing they do not strike
one of the very windy days when the
dust flies are more numerous than usual
of late. The ozone is eXhilerating, ma
ture shows the brightest verdure, and
the thermometers are kept in the most
refreshing limits.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

One MASON LONG, who claims to be a
converted gambler, is causing some
thing of sensation in the South, by
stamping that country in support of
temperance and religion. He makes all
his speeches from his elegant band
wagon drawn by two horses and said to
cost $1,000. He has musical Quartette
of fair singers, and draws like patent
soap troupe. If he depends entirely
upon the collections taken his career
will not be long.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
Splendid Opportunity Establishing

afea in
gCeyai
Mtem
of
Stone an Mnso a
TtM for a deTismi SM
Edad dGt county @
There am from repre-
son
fol-
II usneS w 0 ell 0
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

IT Is stated that the troops now at
Fort Sully, kept to protect the Sioux In
dams, will be sent to the East the first
of next month and others sent out to
take their places. New barracks are to
be erected, and it is the evident inten-
ton to make that permanent post.
The troops are reported reluctant to
leave Dakota, and most of them will re-
turn and locate when their terms of
service expire.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

AS AN illustration of the cause of the
rapid growth of the Democratic party in
Dakota, it is related that justice in
one of the river counties added to the
oath administered to mail-carrier
"And to vote the Democratic ticket"
The complaint is that there are too many
federal otfice-holders who swear at and
not by Democratic tickets.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

THE Sioux maidens and squaws are
catching on towhite ways rapidly. At
the towns near the reservations they are
often seen Shopping and laying in all
the gorgeous equipment of spring mil
linery. They generally at once deck
themselves with the headgear, and fire.
quently buy trunks to carry the rest of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

The rumor is that Mayor LA INQUIRE
envious of Mayor EDWARDS paper, in
which he prints congratulatory letters
and kilograms, is not believed by Mayor
LA MoURE's friends. He lis not enviouS,
and has no intention of buying an or
gan. Mayor LA INQUIRE has a county
named in his honor, but His Honor,
MayorEDwARDs,h has no such distinction.
1t is on offset between them.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

CoNUMDRUM: What county lies be-
tween the Belle Fauche, ScObey and
Butte counties. Any married man cor
rectly answering this hard one can
have his baby entered for the GLOBE
baby benefit, provided the infant be
born before Aug. l. =
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

1t is significant that not one paper in
Dakota has expressed any other feeling
than that of congratulation for Frank
MEAD upon the result of the recent trial
They have all spoken; and their united
voice is one of sympathy for his mis-
fortune, and pleasure with his acquittal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

NATURE sometimes has remarkably
generous freaks in Dakota. A man in
one of the central counties in one day
the past week became the male parent
or owner of twin girls, two colts, two
calves and nine pigs. He rather likes
the Dakota climate.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

Is Most Excellent Remedy for oil Kid
ney Diseases, Bladder troubles, Blood
and Skin Diseases, 6Hght's disease.
Cures Dyspepsia, gives a good appetite
and refreshing sleep. Cures Headache
and is most excellent tonic.
We guarantee the use of 10 bottles of
this Spring Water, used as directed, to
relieve, and, if continued, to perma-
nently cure nine out of ten cases of any
Kidney OF Bladder trouble, including
Bright'S Disease: also all Stomach
trouble, Dyspepsia, etc. We ask you to
consult those who have used the water,
and take their advice as to the propriety
of using it. We refer to the following:
A. NJ. Knight, pres. Mcleod Co. Bank,
Glencoe; DR.. j. Bennett, Watertown,
OAK; w. w. Irwin, lawyer, st. Paul !;
r. l.. Pratt, capitalist; Con Ryan, con-
ductor c., NJ. & St. p. Ry.; John o 'Brien,
Ellis, conductor c., nj. & st. p. Ry.; A.
2. Cowles, engineer c., NJ. q st. p. Ry. (;
John Evershard, merchant tailor, Min
neapolis; Peter Lynch, blacksmith fore
man c., st. p, NJ. & 0. Ry. shops, St.
Paul; Dr.. c. Daniels, DR.. H. G. G. Rose,
Milbank. Hundreds of additional names
could be given if space would permit.
There is no finer spot Oh earth than Big
Stone Lake for summer vacation. Ele-
CANT groves of heavy shade trees over
hang the lake. More than 100 miles of
superb rocky and sandy beach. Shady
tenting ground for 1000 tents within 10
minutes walk of the Spring. Use of
water from the Spring free to all visi-
tors. Excellent hotel and private board
ing house accommodations. Cottages
with two to ten rooms to rent. Tenting
grounds for the season s.. Cottages
for the season from $50 to $50. Hotel
rates 81 to IS per day. Adelicious table
water.
Big Stone Mineral Spring Co.,
Formerly Manitou Coz,
Milbank, OF Big Stone City, Oak.
Sold by druggists and by the glass as
a beverage at the bar.
PARIS l.. DAVIS, Agent,
107 East Third Street, st. Paul.
WEBSTER & CHURCHILL, Druggists,
Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

THERE have been reports in the dis
patches several times of late in regard
to the discovery of an apparent conspir-
acy in Dakota to work the American
Life Insurance company. The parties
arrested comprise number of promi-
nent citiZensin Cavalier county who are
on bail or in jail. AS the trials have not
been had the facts are not fully devel-
Oped. 1t seems that the PETERSON case
is the basis of the investigation so far,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

A LAWYER is working out the theory
that United States statute provides
that any county in which there is gov
eminent land may pre-empt a quarter
section for any county purpose, not nee
eSsary for county seat. There are a
great many counties that could profitably
take advantage of this right, if such it is,
and secure land for poor farm or other
purpose,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
A Welcome Rain.

Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, May pa heavy rain
which seemed general fell this morning,
and causes rejoicing among the farmers.
Crop prospects are unusually good. The
acreage is slightly increased over last
year.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
MAGNIFICENT FARM
FOR Sal =

Consisting of 212 acres under high state
of cultivation, adjoining City of Milbank,
Milestone river running through same,
fine pasture, school section adjoining;
stables, root cellars holding over 5000
bushels, good ice house and milk and ice
trade of over $1,000 per annum; two
good wells and cistern; 200 head of cat,
tie can be well maintained on farm.
Dwelling house has rooms, closets
and splendid cellar. For further par
ticulars, terms, etc. address A. II. Lewis,
Milbank, Dak,, who also has. several
other fine pieces of desirable farm prop
erty for sale.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

tive friends-for President Arthur, in
the last hours of his official life,
to proclaim the lands open to set
tiers. 1t was clearly in disre-
gard of the text of treaties, and
President CLEVELAND could not we'll
do otherwise than recall it. There has
been no disposition shown to subject
the settlers to avoidable annoyance, and
they have had ample time to comply
with the requirements. Still it need
not be denied that they have a real
grievance. and should be paid by the
government for loss or damage. Con-
gress has done them wrong in not max
ing provision for their relief, either i'll
direct compensation or by the purchase
of the lands from the Indians, as could
be done very satisfactorily to all, Their
claims should be put i'll authentic shape,
and if the territory should happen to
have delegate at Washington who did
not eXpend his energies in abusing the
party in power, he ought to be able to
secure them relief. $->
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
CITY OF MILBANk, DAKOTA.
THE COUNTY SEAT OF GRANT COUNTY.
The LARGEST and Most PROSPEROUS CITY in Central Eastern Dakota

Division Head quarters on the
Hastings & Dakota Division
of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway, and also
for the Railway Mail Service.
Located in the Heart Of the
Famous Milestone Valley,
Where the Highest Grade of
No. 1 Hard Wheat and the
Finest Variety of Corn are
Grown Side by Side.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

Desirable Property Can be
Bought for 0ne-third Cash
and Balance in Two and
Thr ee Years, at a Low Rate
of Interest. &
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

The Finest System Of Water
Works, of Which an Illustra-
ton is Given, and Fire Pro-
lection in the Northwest,
with Telephones and Elec-
tric Fire Alarms.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21
Magnificent Opportunities for
Real Estate Investments in
Both Cit y Property and
Farming Lands.
A Fail ure of Crops Has Never
Been Known in the Whet-
stone Valley.

All Milbank and Grant County
Property has Advanced Very
Mat erially During the Past
Year, and is Now Advancing
More Rapidly Than Ever.
Before.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-05-21

The Crop Outlook.
ABERDEEN, Oak, May 20.-The frost
of few days ago did no damage of any
abundance of rain is looking fine.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-09-10
PERSONALS.

Miss NJ. j. JChnson, of Vicksburg
Miss. graduate of Clark University
is among the teachers st Rust In
stitnte.
Mrs. Frances Caldwell aud little
son Henry of Mooresville, left Mon
day after pleasant visit among re.
laives aud friends.
Rev A. W. Mckinney went to
Birmingham Tnc sdsy night to at
tend Conference and in The interest
of Rust Institute
Rev. Alfred Barnette 81 at home on
a brief visit.
Mrs. Paralee Btntley au1 daug ghter
Miss Bette left Monday for Fremont,
o., after pleasant stay at home
during the summer as the guests o!
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bentley.
Rev. c. Shaw, Presiling Ed. Of
the G. M. E. Church in company
with Bishop Lane was in the city
Monday and Tuesday.
Rev. NJ. NJ. Mckinney returned to
Decatur Monday after spending the
attending the NJ. E. District con
ference at Triana.
tlr. DAvii Hall has opened a lal-
ace Barber shop in Decatur and pro-
poses to take the boom-iideiat its
flood
Maj. JOS Il. Sioss has gone on a
business triy to Denver, Col.
Mr. M. r. Murray is back from a
business run to Birmine hail.
Mr.. A, G. Schaudies is convaeiscent
AZ ter severe illness,
Mr. Marcus B. Cohen the clever
attoche Of the Fire Store took in
Sbelbyvil'e, Tenn, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Schif1man have
returned from Waukesha Springs,
Wis.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-09-10
EDUCATIO! NAL

Bone school Taught by Miss Julia
A. billiard near Ms ysville, closed
Ang, 26ih, with au q xamination and
literary exercises. T he pupils exhib
tied signs of diligen6 training in their
prompt and apt ansI 'ers to questions
propounded to theaa. The interest
ing programme was diversified with
songs. dialogues ara dcclamations
After thee exereis Is by the chill
dren speeches We're Ypale by patrons
and friends presea.t expressive OF
their satisfaction VIII the good work
accomplished ana ca mplimentary TO
the teacher and pupil Ia.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-09-10
What the Gazette Hears.

That there will be big Fall
Fair.
That the list of Fall marriages will
be large.
That the Baptists will soon open a
Sunday school.
That the cotton crop has been cut
sholt me third by the dry spell.
That coal will be much cheaper
when the Flora road is completed.
That prominent public man OF
Huntsville chews wa1.
That Huntsville il 70 have fine
select Social Club
That social alliance between
Huntsville snd TecBtur IL imminent.
That preparations ere maturing
for a wedding iu high life
That Huntsville is bacoming ia
vsrite Summer resort.
Huntsville gazette., 1887-09-10
MATTERS ALbERMAMIc.
A Full Meeting Of the Board of
Mayor ;tnd City Council
Lust Night.

The Board met. III regular session a
the Mayors off ce last evening, ever
member being pr esent.
Snme little discussion was had on tlhe
advisability Of tryi ug rock-crusher, bui
no action was taken~
The Clerk report ed that the Fines ana
Forfe''ures for last month, was the larg-
est 10. any one mon til in a number of
years, amounting to $3.50.
The Clerk was directed to draw q
check in favor OF tn Silsby Co., for $500
payment on the Wa ter Works pump.
The Clerk was also' directed to pay the
salaries Of the empl ,yees for the month
of August.
On motion, the 7 Ioard def.ided to bor~
row $1,000 from W. X, Rison & Co., and
make note for ac, count due Dee. lst,
1887.
PETIT ions
A petition from J. r. Woodall. who
had his arm broke IL by the nozzle es-
Gaping from the han dis of the firemen re-
Gently, asking that he rboard allow him
$50 for time lost, and SIS for Doctors bills
The Board donated the amount asked
for.
A petition asking an extension OF the
Water Main on Adams Avenue was read
and referred to the Wa ter-works Com
mittee.
THE COTTON 0E1 )INANCE.
A committee consistl g OF Messrs Ike
Schiffman, J. Klaus ] l. We'll, J. Rand
andJ. Fl. Landmfm, representing the
merchants. and cot5oi buyers OF this
city, were present. to advise with the
Board in referenc to the weighing Of
cotton on the str eets. Mr.. Ike Schiff>
man acting as che irman, addressed the
Board, and reque sfed modification OF
the law, saying tt lat it was utterly i'm
possible for the l merchants TO conduct
the cotton business under the restrictions;
that it would not only injure the mer-
chants in their busi 1aess but would inter-
fere seriously with the commerce OF the
city. All that the merchants asked was
to be allowed to s8igh the cotton on
some of the streets, guaranteeing to re-
remove it in "A hon ps, so as not to im~
pede travel or interl ,re gith the business
OF any one.
He was followed ! - Nessrs. j. Klaus
and Jackson Rand. A fter a running
discussion Of over an hou r, the Board e.
nally decided to allow t he law TO stand
without modification
Huntsville gazette., 1887-09-10
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Leroy Sisk Accidentally Shoots
Himself in the Head and Dies
Instantly.

1t becomes our painful duty this morn
ing to record another sad death caused
bv the careless handling Of firearms.
Rov Sisk, son OF our esteemed fellow
townsman, Mr.. John Sisk, was the vic
tim. and his death was instantaneous.
From what we can gather OF the sad
occurrence it seems that the boy started
out Tuesday morning along the railway
track northeas Of the city for the purpose
of hunting. He was accompanied by
another boy, little fellow named Har-
yey Street, but the latter was so CONS
pletely worried and overwhelmed by the
shocking death Of his young friend, that
If was impossible to get anything ike a
clear or succint statement from him.
It is supposed that the boy had fired
off one barrel OF the gun, (the weapon
was double barreled shot gum, and had
the other barrel at full cock. Then the
supposition naturally arises that the trig-
GER OF the gun caught in some weeds,
which grew long and rank in the vicini-
tv of the tragedy. and the entire charge
oi bird shot entered his head killing him
at once.
There was no coroners inquest held,
nor any steps taken that We Lave heard
OF to inquire into the cause OF death, con-
seouen.lv the cause OF shooting must be
surmieed and imagined.